A-Z of mental health
Information and advice on a huge range of mental health topics
Blogging about mental health issues
Each week we publish blog posts on a whole range of topics, relating in some way to mental health.
We welcome comments and questions on our posts, but have a few ground rules to keep the site welcoming and interesting to every body. The first rule is the most important: be respectful of other commenters and bloggers.
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21
SepCoping with stigma
Thomas blogs for us about the horrible treatment he received whilst struggling with a mental health problem. He shares the positive changes he’s made in his life and how he was able to get there.
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20
SepBuilding a business and managing mental health
Having battled depression and struggled with mental health at work, Paul started his own business. Today he shares his experiences of managing depression and building his own company.
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18
SepLiving with TTM
This week is National No Pulling Week to raise awareness of trichotillomania, or TTM, a disorder that I suffer with which means I pull out my hair.
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17
SepMy battle with schizophrenia and depression
Misty blogs for us about how being bullied at school became the start of a long battle with depression, schizophrenia and self harm. Now largely in recovery, she has a message for others who are struggling.
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14
SepLight at the end of the tunnel
Jules blogs about her journey with depression and anxiety and her determination now to stay well and enjoy every opportunity.
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13
SepMy struggle with paranoid psychosis
Elene blogs for us today on mental health in the workplace and how a series of difficult changes forced her into crisis.
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10
SepA letter to suicidal me
"There should be someone to give you a hug right now. There should be someone to give you the care that you deserve." Amanda blogs on World Suicide Prevention Day. Please be aware, the following blog may trigger so please read carefully.
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10
SepMe vs. suicide - today I win
Student nurse Jojo, shares with us the story of her battle against suicide and why today, she is the winner. Please note this blog contains frank discussion of suicidal thoughts and may trigger so please read carefully.
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7
SepSpeaking up for men who have suffered domestic violence
"Domestic abuse left me with PTSD and I felt like a stranger in a world I once knew. " Stu blogs for us today about his experiences because "men need help too."
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SepRules of engagement, mental health and the internet
After experiencing depression and setting up her own blog in 2010, Vanessa is now researching online writing and mental health. Here, she shares her tips for making online interaction a mentally healthy experience.
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30
AugLiving with Bipolar
Liz blogs today on her experience of living with Bipolar. She talks about her experiences of mania and how she is able to manage her condition.
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29
Aug"Pull yourself together"
Kafayat blogs for us on her experiences of post natal depression and the difficulties in gaining support from family and friends.
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23
AugMind the gap - my experience of health anxiety
Al talks about his experience of health anxiety, and his achievements and aspirations for the future.
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21
AugPiecing it back together post-psychosis
Today Catherine shares with us how she rebuilt her life again after coming out of hospital post-psychosis.
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20
AugFinding the real me through the dark clouds of dysthymia
Katie Siobhan blogs for us about her experiences with dysthymia, or chronic depression, and how she found the 'real Katie' again.